Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Sprint Then Rest

Sep 22, 2020

Discover the power of the 'Sprint Then Rest' cycle for boosting productivity while managing ADHD. Learn practical strategies like the Pomodoro technique that help prevent burnout. Find out how to integrate essential rest periods into your daily routine for better task management. Embrace self-care to recharge and stay focused. This entertaining discussion highlights the importance of aligning with your natural rhythms, ensuring you can tackle challenges without getting overwhelmed.

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Utilizing the 'Sprint Then Rest' cycle enhances productivity and prevents burnout by encouraging structured work intervals followed by intentional breaks.

Incorporating dedicated rest days into one’s routine is vital for sustaining long-term emotional balance and optimizing overall performance.

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Understanding the Sprint Then Rest Cycle

The sprint then rest cycle is crucial for individuals with ADD and ADHD, particularly those identified as hunter types. This approach encourages working in short, focused bursts followed by intentional rest periods to prevent burnout and enhance productivity. Historical context is provided by referencing the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, where intense work was followed by socializing and rest, a pattern that many contemporary hunter types neglect. By integrating this natural rhythm into daily planning, one can optimize productivity while maintaining mental and emotional well-being.

Harnessing the Sprint Then Rest Cycle for Optimal Productivity

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Integrating Rest and Rejuvenation into Daily Routines

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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Sprint Then Rest. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”

In this episode, we’ll discuss the “Sprint Then Rest” cycle. For us hunter-types, it’s common to burnout or get lost in indecision and brain fog if we don’t stay in touch with our natural rhythms. One key solution to this involves scheduling shorter work “sprints” followed by times of rest.

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